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BARTOW - Mr. Ricardo ”Richard” Miranda, 70, passed away Tues., Sept. 24, 2024 in Mulberry, FL. Richard was born in Toledo, OH and moved to Bartow from Fort Meade in 1990. He was a delivery driver for Bartow Ford for many years, and of the Catholic faith.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Delores Velzie Miranda,...
FORT MEADE - Barbara Ann Brumm, 79, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Bartow, FL. Barbara was born August 4, 1945 in Harrisburg, PA and had been a resident of Fort Meade for several years. She graduated in 1963. from Hamilton High School-West in Trenton, NJ, and went on to numerous career opportunities including working in the Dental Imagery...
FORT MEADE - Mr. William Randall McAuley, was born May 20, 1950 in Bartow, FL and passed away September 8, 2024 at his home in Fort Meade, FL. Randall was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade and graduated from Fort Meade High School. In 1973, he met and later married the love of his life, Susan. Randall was a retired...
FORT MEADE - Joe Wyser, born December 3, 1946, in Wauchula, Florida, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 in Fort Meade, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. In 1964, Joe graduated from Fort Meade High School where he met, and then married, the love of his life, Sherry. Their journey of love, marriage, and life was filled...
FORT MEADE - Mrs. Faye Cook Brown 82, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. Mrs. Brown was born January 22, 1942 in Bowling Green, FL and has been a resident of the area for many years. She was a 1961 graduate of Fort Meade High School, a homemaker, of the Baptist faith,...
FORT MEADE - Haley E. Hicks, 69, passed away August 17, 1954 in Winter Haven, FL. Haley was born November 27, 1954 in Helena, AR and has been a a resident of Fort Meade for many years, and worked with Roger Wright as a ranch hand. He is survived by his son, Vernon Hicks and wife Lorraine; daughter,...
FORT MEADE - Tonya Gillispie Moseley, 53, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Bartow, FL. Tonya was born November 29, 1970 in Bartow, FL and was a member of a pioneer Polk County and Fort Meade family, along with being a lifelong member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Fort Meade. Tonya graduated from Fort Meade High School...
FORT MEADE - Mrs. Eleanor L. Wagner, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Brandon, FL. Mrs. Wagner was born June 17, 1934 in Joplin, Missouri and graduated high school in 1951 in Moorehead, Iowa. Soon after high school, she worked for the FBI as a clerk in Washington, DC, and then married her husband Glenn Wagner in Ashland,...
FORT MEADE - Michael Wayne Pollard, 49, of Fort Meade, Florida, passed away on August 6, 2024. Born on November 18, 1974, Michael dedicated much of his life to his family, and to his work as an electrician, a career that reflected his meticulous and attentive nature.
Michael was known for being loving and kind though his stubborn streak often shone...
William B. "Bert" Kerst, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member the community, passed on July 16, 2024 in Sebring, Florida. Born on March 12, 1955, in Bartow, Florida, Bert led a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of all who knew him. Bert dedicated 34 years of his life as a Repairman for U.S. Agri-Chem, showcasing his strong...
EAGLE LAKE - Mrs. Florence Ann Lightsey Pollard, 85, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. Mrs. Pollard was born August 22, 1938 in Tiger Bay, FL and was a longtime resident of Fort Meade and Bartow areas before moving to Eagle Lake, 27 years ago. She worked with Terry's TV in Bartow for many...
FORT MEADE - Miss Antonella Camila Gaytan, was born and passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was the daughter of Martin Gaytan, Jr. and Rubi Estrada Lujano. Antonella is also survived by her brother, George Gaytan, sisters, Malani Gayton and Arianna Barbosa; maternal grandparents, Octavio Estrada and Marlene Lunano; paternal grandparents, Martin And Maria Gaytan; maternal great-grandmother, Eva...
FORT MEADE - Mr. Joseph C. "Jody" Cannon, 89, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024 in Lakeland, FL. Mr. Cannon was born October 27, 1934 in Palmetto, FL, and has been a longtime resident of Fort Meade. He was associated with C.D. Cannon & Sons Well Drilling and David Cannon Well Drilling. Mr. Cannon was a graduate of Florida Christian...
FORT MEADE - Mr. Marlen Dell Goodridge, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Fort Meade, FL. Mr. Goodridge was born August 19, 1938 in Henagar, AL, and has been a resident of Fort Meade for many years. He was retired from Mobil Chemical Co. after nearly 40 years of service working in the maintenance dept. and as a...
FORT MEADE - Margaret C. Loadholtes, a beloved member of the community, passed away on May 17, 2024 in Lakeland, FL. She was born on May 23, 1932, in Tiger Bay, FL, to her parents Hubert L. and Alleen Hancock Collins. Margaret was known for her vibrant laugh and love of life and she will be deeply missed by all...
FORT MEADE - Donna Carter Hrabal, 68, passed away Friday, May 2, 2024 at her home in Fort Meade, FL. Donna was born August 31, 1955 in Miami, FL and has been a resident of Fort Meade for several years. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Donna was preceded in death by...
FORT MEADE - Mrs. Sarita Ann Cottrell, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her home in Fort Meade. Sarita was born May 26, 1954 in St. Augustine, FL, and has been a resident of Fort Meade for many years. She was a retired Legal Secretary working with the Law Offices of John Shannon in Fort Meade, and then...
FORT MEADE – Mr. Thomas C. “Tommy” Shirley, 73, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home in Inglis, FL. Tommy was born March 8, 1951 in Lakeland, FL and grew up in Fort Meade where he graduated from Fort Meade High School as a scholar athlete in 1969. He then continued his education and graduated from University of...
BOWLING GREEN – Mr. Joseph Milton Cochran was born March 9, 1944 in Bowling Green, FL where he was a resident for nearly his entire life. He passed away in Bowling Green, FL at his home on his 80th Birthday, March 9, 2024.
Milton, as he was known by many, was a retired Gulf Life and American General Life Insurance Agent....
FORT MEADE - Mr. Thomas N. "Tommy" Prine, 92, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Lakeland, FL. Mr. Prine was born April 27, 1931 in the Tilghman/Tiger Bay area of Fort Meade, FL and remained a resident of Fort Meade until several years ago before moving to Lakeland, FL. He was a retired Chemical Plant Supervisor for IMC, a...
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Charles A. (Chuck) Hancock is a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. Chuck is the Funeral Director in Charge of Hancock Funeral Home and has served the Fort Meade community in funeral service for nearly 25 years. He began his funeral service career with our predecessor, Dan L. Moody, in 1986 at the young age of 16. Chuck is a 1988 graduate of Fort Meade High School, attended Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, and a graduate of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York, NY. Chuck is a known and accomplished pianist and also serves the community as the pianist and music director of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Meade. Chuck also serves on the City of Fort Meade Evergreen Cemetery Advisory Council and is a member of the Fort Meade Historical Society.
Charles A. (Chuck) Hancock is a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. Chuck is the Funeral Director in Charge of Hancock Funeral Home and has served the Fort Meade community in funeral service for nearly 25 years. He began his funeral service career with our predecessor, Dan L. Moody, in 1986 at the young age of 16. Chuck is a 1988 graduate of Fort Meade High School, attended Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, and a graduate of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York, NY. Chuck is a known and accomplished pianist and also serves the community as the pianist and music director of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Meade. Chuck also serves on the City of Fort Meade Evergreen Cemetery Advisory Council and is a member of the Fort Meade Historical Society.
W. Allen Hancock is a lifelong resident of Fort Meade, and a 1960 graduate of Fort Meade High School. Allen began his funeral service career in 1958 at Bevis Funeral Home in Fort Meade and worked with the Bevis Funeral Home and Seidel Funeral Home. He continued working part time with Dan L. Moody at Moody Funeral Home while continuing his career with Publix Supermarkets, and retiring from Publix in 1993, as Equipment Coordinator and purchaser for Florida and Georgia. He is a U.S. Army veteran, and has a commitment to the city of Fort Meade, as he has served as Commander of Fort Meade American Legion Post 23 for over 20 years; serves on the Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce; serves on the board of the Fort Meade Historical Society, and also the senior board member of Christ Episcopal Church in Fort Meade. Allen has had a lifetime full of funeral service experience and enjoys serving the community of Fort Meade when the services of Hancock Funeral Home are needed.
W. Allen Hancock is a lifelong resident of Fort Meade, and a 1960 graduate of Fort Meade High School. Allen began his funeral service career in 1958 at Bevis Funeral Home in Fort Meade and worked with the Bevis Funeral Home and Seidel Funeral Home. He continued working part time with Dan L. Moody at Moody Funeral Home while continuing his career with Publix Supermarkets, and retiring from Publix in 1993, as Equipment Coordinator and purchaser for Florida and Georgia. He is a U.S. Army veteran, and has a commitment to the city of Fort Meade, as he has served as Commander of Fort Meade American Legion Post 23 for over 20 years; serves on the Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce; serves on the board of the Fort Meade Historical Society, and also the senior board member of Christ Episcopal Church in Fort Meade. Allen has had a lifetime full of funeral service experience and enjoys serving the community of Fort Meade when the services of Hancock Funeral Home are needed.
Russell Hancock, a lifelong Fort Meade resident, is the youngest son of Allen and Margie Hancock. Russell graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1994, and he is also a graduate of Florida Southern College in Lakeland with a bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where he is very active. Russell provides a vast knowledge of computers and media knowledge for our firm.
Russell Hancock, a lifelong Fort Meade resident, is the youngest son of Allen and Margie Hancock. Russell graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1994, and he is also a graduate of Florida Southern College in Lakeland with a bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where he is very active. Russell provides a vast knowledge of computers and media knowledge for our firm.
Ed Flood is a lifelong Polk County resident. Being the great-grandson of Luke B. and Alicia Flood, pioneer residents of Fort Meade, he knows the people of our city. Ed and his wife, Carolyn (Waters) Flood, are members of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, and they have two children, Eddie and Michael, and several grandchildren. Ed is also retired from the accounting department of the Polk County School Board.
Ed Flood is a lifelong Polk County resident. Being the great-grandson of Luke B. and Alicia Flood, pioneer residents of Fort Meade, he knows the people of our city. Ed and his wife, Carolyn (Waters) Flood, are members of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, and they have two children, Eddie and Michael, and several grandchildren. Ed is also retired from the accounting department of the Polk County School Board.
Michael S. Woods is a 1976 graduate of Fort Meade High School. After high school, Mike spent 22 years serving in the United States Air Force with the Office of Special Investigations. Retiring in 1999, he then served 12 years with the Fort Meade Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Mike is currently an active Deacon and member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, and an adjunct professor at South Florida State College. He has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Communication. Mike is married to Cynthia Lamb Woods and has two adult children, Dustin who lives in Lake Placid, FL, and Derek who lives in Pensacola, FL.
Michael S. Woods is a 1976 graduate of Fort Meade High School. After high school, Mike spent 22 years serving in the United States Air Force with the Office of Special Investigations. Retiring in 1999, he then served 12 years with the Fort Meade Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Mike is currently an active Deacon and member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, and an adjunct professor at South Florida State College. He has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Communication. Mike is married to Cynthia Lamb Woods and has two adult children, Dustin who lives in Lake Placid, FL, and Derek who lives in Pensacola, FL.
Dan L. Moody and Ruby Gillispie Moody, founders of Moody Funeral Home, spent nearly a lifetime establishing the funeral home that we are now, which opened on Jan. 7, 1965 as Moody Funeral Home. Moody Funeral Home remained until Sept. 29, 2006, when the name changed to Hancock Funeral Home. Dan passed away in July of 2008, and Ruby remains very active in local church and community activities. Dan L. Moody and Ruby G. Moody are well known and remembered for their caring funeral service to the City of Fort Meade and surrounding cities for over 30 years.
Dan L. Moody and Ruby Gillispie Moody, founders of Moody Funeral Home, spent nearly a lifetime establishing the funeral home that we are now, which opened on Jan. 7, 1965 as Moody Funeral Home. Moody Funeral Home remained until Sept. 29, 2006, when the name changed to Hancock Funeral Home. Dan passed away in July of 2008, and Ruby remains very active in local church and community activities. Dan L. Moody and Ruby G. Moody are well known and remembered for their caring funeral service to the City of Fort Meade and surrounding cities for over 30 years.
As a member of our staff for many years, and also our adopted family member, Harold Lamb passed away January 12, 2016 at the age of 87. Harold was a long standing Polk County, FL funeral director, and currently, was the most senior, active funeral director of Polk County, FL. Harold was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Kidd, and was aboard its attack in the Battle of Okinawa during WWII, of which he received a purple heart at the age of 16 for his injuries. He was a lifelong resident of Lakeland, and enjoyed serving the city of Fort Meade and families that are served through Hancock Funeral Home, and the city of Lakeland where he also worked for many years at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes and Dukes-Steen Funeral Home. Harold's funeral services were held January 15, 2016 and he is interred in Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, FL.
As a member of our staff for many years, and also our adopted family member, Harold Lamb passed away January 12, 2016 at the age of 87. Harold was a long standing Polk County, FL funeral director, and currently, was the most senior, active funeral director of Polk County, FL. Harold was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Kidd, and was aboard its attack in the Battle of Okinawa during WWII, of which he received a purple heart at the age of 16 for his injuries. He was a lifelong resident of Lakeland, and enjoyed serving the city of Fort Meade and families that are served through Hancock Funeral Home, and the city of Lakeland where he also worked for many years at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes and Dukes-Steen Funeral Home. Harold's funeral services were held January 15, 2016 and he is interred in Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, FL.
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